Nov 1: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: November 1, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

Japanese language test now available online

Published On: November 1, 2018 05:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: An arrangement has been made for administering Japanese language test online for the first time for those Nepalis going to Japan.

Nine found infected with dengue in Kanchanpur

Published On: November 1, 2018 05:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KANCHANPUR, Nov 1: Nine patients receiving treatment at Mahakali Zonal Hospital have been diagnosed with dengue, said the hospital.

Government starts printing National Identity Card

Published On: November 1, 2018 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The government has started printing the national identity cards for distribution.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Gurkha Army Ex-Servicemen's Organisation (GAESO) has demanded to start diplomatic initiative by forming a talks team as per the agreement reached among the Government of Nepal, the British government and the Organisation regarding the issue of discrimination on Gurkha army, and their facilities.

Enticing flowers

Published On: November 1, 2018 03:30 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The 12th Godavari Flower Expo 2018 kicked off at the Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur from Thursday.

SC lets convicted NTB ex-chief file appeal while free on bail

Published On: November 1, 2018 09:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted permission to former chief executive officer of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Subash Nirola to file an appeal against a verdict of the Special Court while remaining free on bail .

Vegetable farming changes fortunes of Chepangs

Published On: November 1, 2018 07:49 AM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha

DHADING, Nov 1: There was a time when managing two square meals a day was a challenge for the people of the Chepang community. However, their fortunes have changed for good, thanks to vegetable farming. By cultivating vegetables in the steep and barren lands, these indigenous tribesmen are not just earning meals but are uplifting their living standards.

GORKHA, Nov 1: The blacktopping of Abukhaireni-Gorkha road was intensified just a few weeks before the end of the last fiscal year just to ensure that the budget allocated by the government would not freeze.

Banana market growing increasingly popular in the east

Published On: November 1, 2018 07:42 AM NPT By: Daman Rai

KHOTANG, Nov 1: Banibelas Dhungana of Dhakalbesi of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhu Municipality-15 has grown over 1000 saplings of various species of banana in his field. Bananas, which grow all year round, are used for multiple purposes including consumption, giving gifts, and for religious purpose. A rising banana market has made banana farming extremely popular.